Peoria Production Shop
Job Description
Company Mission : To be the premier employer for individuals with disabilities.
Title : Industrial Sewer
Brief Description : Operates electric powered sewing machine to produce a variety of items such as straps, boots, aprons, and bags in accordance with customer specifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Sets up sewing machine and selects threads.
- Discusses daily work requirements with the supervisor or lead person.
- Ensures that tasks are completed according to customer specifications.
- Alters the machine settings to suit the type of material.
- Uses marking pencil to track the area that must be sewn or cut.
- Follows appropriate instructions per job, positions the material together, and guides it through the machine.
- Inspects material and finished products to ensure that they meet customer specifications.
- Keeps samples of finished products to reference at a later date..
- Performs general preventative maintenance on sewing equipment.
- Helps put kits together or assists on the packing line when needed
- Creates prototypes and samples of material when asked to.
- Other duties as assigned.
Strength / Physical Demands :
Must have steady hands and good eyesight (with or without glasses).Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.Regularly required to sit for long periods of time while tasks are being performed.Work Conditions :
Full and Part - Time positions availableWorker has moderate supervision at all times.The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
Experience using industrial sewing equipment and methods, needle sizes, fabrics, and machine-threading techniques.Must have good sewing skills and an eye for detail.Skill to perform tasks neatly, accurately and carefully.Skill to work in a team oriented environment.Ability to handle pressure of deadlines and stay patient while tasks are being performed.Ability to perform tasks of a repetitive nature.Ability to follow instructions and remain focused.Ability to use a ruler to measure material before sewing.Ability to establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees.Education / Experience :
No specific educational requirements.1 year experience with sewing preferredB enefits :
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsurancePTO403B - retirement planLong Term DisabilityHospital IndemnityLegalAccident InsuranceCritical IllnessEmployer paid Life InsuranceEmployer paid Short Term DisabilityBonus Opportunities